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What Is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

A judgment is an order issued by a judge or jury to settle a lawsuit. For example, if you fail to pay a debt, the lender can take you to court. In this case, the judge may order you to pay the other party as part of the court’s final judgment. These terms are laid out in the final judgment. What Is a Judgment on Property?

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Double Reporting Leads to Denial of Summary Judgment in Illinois FCRA Case

Troutman Sanders

An Illinois federal district court recently denied a creditor-defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) case brought by a consumer who questioned why his debt was being reported twice — as both a tradeline with the original creditor and as a tradeline with a third-party collection agency.

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The Top Five Things Lenders Need to Know About Florida’s Construction Lien Law

Jimerson Firm

However, there are important aspects of the Construction Lien Law that can directly affect the rights and obligations of lenders in numerous ways. Accordingly, lenders making construction loans or those whose loan will be secured by a mortgage on real property, must be aware of notices of commencement and their requirements under Fla. .

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Unlawful Freezing of Bank Accounts Requires Bank To Refund Monies With Penalties

FFGN COLLECT NY

The bank violated state laws preventing banks from freezing accounts with certain government benefits like Social Security, unemployment, disability payments, and balances up to (as of April 2024) $3,425. New York allows judgment creditors to restrain bank accounts belonging to judgment debtors once a judgment is entered.

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CFPB Filed A Judgment Against An Illinois-based Payment Processor

Collection Industry News

On January 18, the CFPB filed a proposed final judgment against an Illinois-based third-party payment processor BrightSpeed Solutions and its founder Kevin Howard (collectively, “defendants”), which ceased operations almost three years ago, settling claims that the defendants facilitated payments for telemarketing fraudsters targeting seniors.

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Passage Of Debt Collection Bill Could Be A ‘Slippery Slope’ For Lenders

Collection Industry News

While consumer groups praised the bill for its recourse for consumers harassed by debt collectors, CUNA and NAFCU saw the bill as complicating the legal relationship between consumers, members and lenders. In the letter, Nussle stated, “Lenders rely on complete and accurate credit reports when underwriting loans.

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Filing a Foreclosure Lawsuit? Make Sure You Check the Local Rules

Jimerson Firm

Although Florida foreclosures are governed by Chapter 702 of the Florida Statutes , foreclosing lenders must also check the local rules of the court where the lawsuit is filed to make sure that they comply with any additional requirements. In addition, foreclosing lenders in Duval county will be required to pay an additional $140.00